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Arrests for the week ending March 11, 2024. East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 3/8/24 - Darell Dukes, 47, was arrested and charged with simple theft.

SNAP benefit signup every Tuesday @ 9:30am-3pm East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency EAST CARROLL PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 1st Tuesday of month @ 6:30 pm • in the Media R oom, Administration building DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICE 1st Thursday of month from 9am-3 pm (lunch 12-1) East Carroll Parish Police Jury office building (old health unit) EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY 2nd Tuesday of month @ 12 noon • in the Police Jury Meeting Room EAST CARROLL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 2nd Wednesday of month @ 10am • at Housing Authority, Mike Ave. LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 3rd Tuesday of month @ 12 noon LPHA office, Foster St.

Spring is a wonderful time to focus on fresh, healthy eating as nature offers an abundance of vibrant fruits, vegetables, and herbs. As we hit the slump of our New Year healthy eating plan, spring is the time to hit a reset button and start looking at the fresh foods that are coming in season.

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The public is invited to The East Carroll Parish Story Walk Grand Opening/ Literacy Event on Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the East Carroll Parish Library. Sponsored by the LSU Ag-Center, 4-H, Healthy Communities of East Carroll, East Carroll HYPE and the library, the event will combine literacy activities with physical exercise. Children will discover the advantages of healthy living and engage in a fun Story Walk adventure. The event is open to the entire community.

Two days remain of early voting in this year’s presidential preferential primary. All votes should be cast by this Saturday, March 16, at the East Carroll Registrar of Voters office in the courthouse.

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The East Carroll Parish Library announces the launch of telehealth services, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility for the community. As part of an ongoing commitment to serve the needs of East Carroll Parish residents, the library is taking a significant step forward in bridging the gap between technology and healthcare.

The East Carroll Parish Police Jury is seeking a full time Office of Emergency Preparedness Director, according to police jury president, Kendall Thompson. The office has been without a full time director since the former director, Kenneth Baker Sr., resigned at the end of 2023.